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1200/1210 Billy Frank Jr St.
1200-1210 Billy Frank Jr StBellingham, WA 98225
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1200 Billy Frank Jr. St
BellinghamWA98225
1200-1210 Billy Frank Jr. St
BellinghamWA98225
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Taylor Heights
2115 Taylor AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Monterra Apartments
487 31st StBellingham, WA 98225
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Skyview Apartments
1800 Texas StBellingham, WA 98229
695 4th St
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135 & 139 Prince Ave – Benjamin Court
135 Prince AveBellingham, WA 98226
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Parkview West Apartments
801 Aaron DrLynden, WA 98264
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Stanford Apartments
2001 Larrabee AveBellingham, WA 98225
3331 Northwest Ave
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The Millworks
100 W Laurel StBellingham, WA 98225
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GardenHome Apartments
3716 Home RdBellingham, WA 98225
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Forest Hill Apartments
701-703 N ForestBellingham, WA 98225
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Park Place Apartments
2057 Washington StFerndale, WA 98248
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1009 22nd St
1009 22nd StBellingham, WA 98225
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Echo Flats
194 E Bakerview RdBellingham, WA 98225
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Cascades West
3422 Northwest AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Village at Baker Creek
3820-3972 Primrose LnBellingham, WA 98226
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Sterling Meadows Farm & Fish Worker Community
512 Sterling DrBellingham, WA 98226
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Calypso North
3815 Elwood AveBellingham, WA 98229
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Sunset Pond Apartments
1101-1405 Woodstock WayBellingham, WA 98226
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Evergreen Ridge Apartments
3451 Woburn StBellingham, WA 98226
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Gateway Apartments
230-250 32nd StBellingham, WA 98225
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Villa Bonita Apartments
3131 Ferry AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Park Ridge Apartments
1810 Texas StBellingham, WA 98229
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Northbrook Place Apartments
3615 Bennett DrBellingham, WA 98225
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Robin's Nest
2843 W Maplewood AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Gateway Lofts
202 E Holly StBellingham, WA 98225
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1118 N Forest
1118 N Forest StBellingham, WA 98225
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The Corner Apartments
1655 Main StFerndale, WA 98248
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3163 Studio Ln
3163 Studio LnBellingham, WA 98226
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Turnstone
1020 Railroad AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Shearwater
200 E Maple StBellingham, WA 98225
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Belvadere Apartments
601 E Holly StBellingham, WA 98225
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Pinetree
5775 Golden Eagle DrFerndale, WA 98248
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Whatcom County, WA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Whatcom County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whatcom County Studio Apartments | $1,513 | $1,175 | $2,526 |
| Whatcom County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,721 | $800 | $2,941 |
| Whatcom County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,075 | $850 | $4,228 |
| Whatcom County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,310 | $800 | $3,025 |
| Whatcom County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,069 | $700 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Whatcom County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Whatcom County, WA is a 3 Beds unit found at Forest Hill Apartments in the WWU neighborhood priced from $845. Taylor Heights in the WWU neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Whatcom County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill Apartments | 3x1.5 | 3BR,1BA | $845 |
| Taylor Heights | 4x2 - By the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $850 |
| Skyview Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Robin's Nest | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Gateway Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Parkview West Apartments | Studio - Senior Building | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| 3163 Studio Ln | Studio 3171 | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Regency Park | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,257 |
| Pinetree | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Stanford Apartments | McKenzie up, small K | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whatcom County, WA
As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Whatcom County area is the $0.56 price per square foot 3x1.5 Model at Forest Hill Apartments in the in the WWU neighborhood starting from $845. The second greatest value Whatcom County apartment is the 408 Model at 404 W Front St starting at $1,950 with a $1.63 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Whatcom County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Forest Hill Apartments | 3x1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.56 |
| 404 W Front St | 408 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.63 |
| Depot Villas | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Stateside | 4x2 D2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.69 |
| Depot Estates | 2 Bedroom + Office | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| University Heights | 4x2 - By the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.72 |
| The U | 4x2 - By the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.75 |
| Viking Gardens | 4x2 - By the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.75 |
| Sunset Terrace | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| The Weatherby | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Whatcom County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Whatcom County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Whatcom County is under $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Whatcom County?
The cheapest apartment in Whatcom County is Skyview Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Whatcom County costs $1,820.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Whatcom County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 38 regular apartments in Whatcom County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Whatcom County?
Cheap apartments in Whatcom County have an average cost of $360 which is $1,460 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Whatcom County.
Expert Rental Resources
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